97pts Jeb Dunnuck The 2022 Chardonnay Beckstoffer Carneros Lake Vineyard is stunning stuff, and this is one I can t wait to taste from bottle. Reminding me of a great Chardonnay from Aubert with its ripe pineapple, lemon oil, candlewax, and honeyed flower notes, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a layered,…
Winemaker Notes The cool vintage preserved the brighter, fresher, more delicate aromatics of the Chardonnay grape and retained a vibrant, mouth-watering acidity, allowing us to craft a Chardonnay of great complexity, purity, and precision. The nose opens with notes of lemon, lime, Granny Smith apple, and wet stone. This is layered with rich yet delicate…
#10 Top 100 Wine of 2024 Wine Spectator Winemaker Notes Full medium yellow with a green tinge. Very ripe aromas of pear, orange, honey and nuts, plus a hints of greener fruits. The sweetest and thickest of these three appellation bottlings, with exotic flavors of orange oil and spice. Chewy and long finish. Â
Tasting NotesOn the palate, the wine is smooth and creamy, with layers of ripe pear, lemon curd, and vanilla that mingle with a subtle minerality and a hint of baking spices. The finish is long and satisfying, with a crisp acidity that leaves a refreshing impression. This wine is a perfect match for a wide…
Winemaker Notes Intense aromas of ripe Asian pear, pineapple, and candied peach are found on the nose. They continue to the concentrated palate where they meet additional flavors of ripe nectarine, honey, and hints of candied ginger. The rich mid palate, framed by bright acidity, builds, giving way to a long and lingering finish of…
90pts James Suckling Aromas of green mangoes and white peaches together with hints of fresh nuts and white flowers. Medium- to full-bodied with poise and freshness on the structured, weighty mid-palate. It has a zesty, phenolic character in the finish. Winemaker Notes Naked refers to the natural beauty of this unoaked Chardonnay. Fermented in stainless…
92pts Tasting Panel Elegant, with floral appointments of honeysuckle, and gardenia, accented by candied ginger. A creamy wash of vanilla-peach works its way to add depth and richness. 90pts James Suckling Aromas of candied pineapple and glazed lemons with honeysuckle, spices and a hint of beeswax. Sleek and polished on the palate, with a medium to full…
94pts Tasting Panel 92pts Wine Enthusiast Matching gorgeous ripe fruits with handsome oak spice and butter accents, this full-bodied and complete wine is a classic Californian. Vanilla, cardamom and toasted-baguette aromas lead to poached pears, peach syrup and cream flavors on a melted texture. Winemaker Notes Sean Minor Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is abundant in flavors…
Winemaker Notes Seghesio s 2022 Chardonnay features inviting notes of white lilies, orange blossom, and lemon peel on the nose. The wine has a lively mouthfeel on the palate with notes of lemon curd, crisp pear, pineapple, and vanilla bean balanced by bright acidity and a fresh finish. Pair with roast chicken, creamy pasta dishes,…
Winemaker Notes This Chardonnay dazzles with its beautiful pale straw color as it catches the light in your glass. Classic Les Pierres aromas unfold, featuring lemon zest, wet stone and key lime pie, intertwined with citrus blossom and bright lemon curd. Mineral notes are enhanced by a touch of light cedary oak, baking spices and…
Winemaker Notes This lively and aromatic Chardonnay is bright and crisp with notes of fresh green apple, Meyer lemon, white peach, and melon, accompanied by delicate notes of Tarte Tatin and brioche toast (a nod to the well- integrated French Oak). Lithe and mouthwatering, the palate is linear and lean with layers of apple, vanilla…
Winemaker Notes The 2022 Beresini vineyard is possibly the richest Beresini to date and shows additional density from the warmth of the vintage as we went through harvest. This is always a more rich intense styled chardonnay, but this year it displays additional layers of complexity and finesse. As always, this wine shows a bit…
Winemaker Notes The 2022 Hyde Vineyard chardonnay has spectacular focus and tension in addition to an amazing mouthfeel and texture. This vintage continues to show the increasing influence of the Calera clone selection with its more intense oily texture. As always the Hyde is extremely aromatic and lifted, likely from the older vine Wente selections…
Winemaker Notes Notes of sweet cream, juicy white peach, green apple, brown spice, and vanilla, with a hint of minerality. Bright acidity with flavors of stone fruit and honey on the palate.
Winemaker Notes It’s a fresh, nervous, mineral wine. The mouth is tense and well-structured. The chalkiness and salinity of the soil come through in the palate. The nose reveals fruit, such as sweet cucumbers and apricots, as well as floral notes. As you sip the wine, it evolves in the glass. This is not a…